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Sumter, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29153

Sumter County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,633
42/sq mi
$60,071
Median income
$125,500
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sumter pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29153 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, home to 15,633 residents across 370.5 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29153 reports a modest median household income of $60,071 (6% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,114. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $125,500 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $910 monthly, and 81.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 29153 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sumter County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sumter, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29153.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29153, Sumter, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,633

Population

370.5

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29153?

40.8

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 36.2%
African American 58.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,071

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,114

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29153 ranks nationally

Sumter, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,071 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,016

Total Housing Units

6,053

Occupied Units

963

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$125,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29153 have decreased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 144
2021 +9.1% 157
2022 +6.6% 168
2023 +63.6% 274
2024 -13.9% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 173 business establishments in ZIP 29153, employing approximately 4,235 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,539,000.

173

Businesses

4,235

Employees

$244.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 22.5%
Retail trade 25 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.7%
Manufacturing 14 8.1%
Wholesale trade 11 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29153 vs 29104 →

ZIP 29153 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29153 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29153 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29153 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29104 Mayesville, SC 1,531 5.6 mi
29150 Sumter, SC 40,031 6.6 mi
29154 Sumter, SC 28,135 9.6 mi
29040 Dalzell, SC 8,767 10.1 mi
29046 Elliott, SC 237 13.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sumter County

29150 standard
Sumter, SC
Pop: 40,031
29154 standard
Sumter, SC
Pop: 28,135
29040 standard
Dalzell, SC
Pop: 8,767
29128 standard
Rembert, SC
Pop: 5,866
29168 standard
Wedgefield, SC
Pop: 3,582
29125 standard
Pinewood, SC
Pop: 3,072

Related Areas

Sumter County Sumter, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29153 in? ▼
ZIP code 29153 (Sumter) is located in Sumter County, South Carolina. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29153? ▼
ZIP code 29153 in Sumter, SC has a population of 15,633 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29153? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29153 is $60,071, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29153? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29153 is $125,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29153? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29153 is African American at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29153? ▼
ZIP code 29153 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 4,235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29153? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29153 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29153? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29153 decreased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29153? ▼
In ZIP code 29153, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29153? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29153 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29153? ▼
In ZIP code 29153, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29153? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29153 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.